Fabric Colors for a Quilt for a Teenage Boy: My 3rd quilt will be for my teenage son, I’m going to stick to mostly navy blues and oranges. I’m still on the fence about the background on this one but am leaning towards a nice charcoal gray. I’m in LOVE withthis quilt that Am...
Low volume is a term that refers to the color value of a piece of fabric. These fabrics will look like they are light, but they usually have a secondary design. They are more common in modern quilts and you will see them used as background fabrics. The key to using low volume ...
Starting something new can feel overwhelming, but learninghow to sew a quiltis simpler than it seems. I remember the first time I picked up a needle and fabric, unsure where to begin. Slowly, step by step, I learned the basics, and each piece came together. Quilt-making became a relaxin...
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Piece (sew) your fabric together Press your fabric Join the rows Add the borders Add wadding and backing Quilt the layers Bind your quilt Pro Tip Try to remember that the more accurate you are with each section, the more accurate and neat your finished quilt will turn out, but don’t wo...
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This was too difficult to work with as the top fabric approached its entire size. Therefore, people found a way to simplify their work. They began breaking their projects into easily manageable blocks in many shapes. Piece by Piece Every name given to a quilt block pattern had something to ...
type of raw-edge appliqué in which the edges of the fabric pieces are left unfinished. To ensure the durability of the bonded fabric pieces, sew them down to the base fabric, especially if they need to undergo heavy wear or frequent washing, such as in quilts, clothing, and home decor...
Layer your “quilt sandwich,” first with the quilt backing fabric (not the pillow sham backing fabric), then with the cotton batting, and finally with the velveteen fabric on top. Using your preferred basting technique, baste the layers together. If you’re new to sewing, I love using bas...
Backing:the bottom part of the quilt, typically made of one solid piece of fabric. Most times this fabric is white - I like to use sheets for this! Batting:the cushy middle of a quilt - can be made from cotton, polyester or wool. Typically bought according to the size of the quilt ...